Fogo Data Centers is pleased to announce that it has completed its standards auditing process to successfully obtain a Type 2 SSAE 16 SOC 1 for its facility in Carrollton, GA. Type 2 SSAE 16 SOC 1 provides better alignment with international standards and requires a written assertion from management on the design and operating effectiveness of the data center controls.
What Do These Audit Standards For?
The SAS 70 (Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70) was originally issued by the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 1992. The purpose of the SAS 70 report was to allow a service organization to have an examination of its internal controls performed on a periodic basis which could then be provided to its many clients. This allowed for auditors to gain assurance over controls at the service organization (or in Fogo’s case, hosted data center services) while freeing the service organization to focus on running their business.
SSAE 16 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16) was created with the intention of bringing the United States up to code with the International Standards for Assurance Engagements, as well as to address a number of important areas which were not covered by the traditional SAS70 report. By replacing the old SAS 70, the SSAE 16 is now the authoritative guidance for reporting on service organizations, with an effective date of June 15, 2011.
Why Do These Audit Standards Matter?
By participating in the Type 2 SSAE 16 SOC 1 audit, Fogo can assure its customers that its data center operations meet a certain level of quality. The audit looks at Fogo’s processes, policies, procedures, and operational activities and validates everything is performing at optimal standards regarding security, availability, and operating integrity.
Participation in the audit also helps to demonstrate compliance with particular legal regulations that may be required by some customers. Many organizations, such as those that are publicly traded, involved with medical and payroll processing, or providers of financial services reporting, have a legal requirement to demonstrate SSAE 16 audit certification from their service providers. Our SSAE audit certification allows us to appropriately support these particular customers.
"Our successful completion of the SSAE 16 Type II audit is an important milestone for Fogo. We are committed to providing our clients with infrastructure and services that they can trust, and our completion of this rigorous audit exemplifies that commitment," said Kyle Verzello, COO. “It also reinforces Fogo’s position among the world’s elite data center operators, and validates to customers our willingness to take exhaustive steps to comprehensively support their business goals.”
For additional information on Fogo or its recent Type 2 SSAE 16 SOC 1 certification, contact Kyle Verzello at kverzello@fogodatacenters.com or at 800.542.8170
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